slow-witted

American  

[sloh-wit-id] / ˈsloʊˈwɪt ɪd /

adjective

1. mentally slow or dull; slow in comprehension and thinking.

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slow-witted British  

adjective

1. slow in comprehension; unintelligent

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Other Word Forms

• slow-wittedly adverb
• slow-wittedness noun

Etymology

Origin of slow-witted

First recorded in 1565–75

Example Sentences

Of the two it is understood that Robert Zemeckis’ slow-witted hero launched him to icon status.

From Salon

Pat O’Connor, a publisher who worked with Jones, told the newspaper that Jones had a “low tolerance” for slow-witted and pretentious people.

From Seattle Times

“Haven’t I just been and finished telling you? Are you slow-witted? I’m so sorry for you. It’s terrible to be dull and stupid. What’s your name?” she went on.

From Literature

As the Cowboy, one of Harold’s birthday presents, Charlie Carver imbues the slow-witted hustler with an affectionate sweetness that only throws into relief Michael’s gratuitous cruelty.

From Los Angeles Times

With his guileless, slow-witted charm, unerring decency and knack for being at the center history-making events, Forrest Gump became something of an accidental cinematic hero in an era of deepening cynicism.

From Washington Post